Study estimates 1.27m deaths due to antimicrobial resistance in 2019 More people died due to antimicrobial resistance in 2019 than the death toll from malaria and HIV combined, new research suggests.
Progress in fight against superbugs Australian researchers have found a new way to make antibiotics more effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Drop in antibiotic use shows potential to address over-prescribing Can a COVID-related dip in prescribing play a role in addressing antimicrobial resistance in a post-pandemic era?
Grommets no better than antibiotics at stopping recurrent OM: Research However, if antibiotics are chosen as the treatment modality, continuous low-dose prophylaxis is preferred to episodic therapy.
Progress made on potential treatment for ‘superbug’ New research has discovered a way of reverting antimicrobial resistance in bacteria responsible for up to 20% of infections in ICU.
Oral furosemide a welcome addition to Prescriber Bag The diuretic has been added to the list of emergency medications following RACGP advocacy, in what GPs say is an important precedent.
Australian antibiotic prescribing remains high – despite recent drop Rates remain double those of some European nations, with disadvantaged areas in major cities among the most affected.
‘Nudge’ letters prompt sustained drop in antibiotic prescribing It is estimated GPs issued around 190,000 fewer antibiotic prescriptions as a result of the compliance campaign.
Experts call for end to controversial pharmacy prescribing trial Antimicrobial experts warn prescribing the antibiotic trimethoprim could directly lead to rising rates of antimicrobial resistance.
Pharmacy prescribing trial launches A controversial trial allowing pharmacists to prescribe antibiotics for UTIs has gone ahead amid renewed questions on pharmacy vaccination programs.